GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1070 and Radeon RX Vega 64.
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1070, leading by roughly 27% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $96,464 JPY cheaper.
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Radeon RX Vega 64 vs GeForce GTX 1070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX Vega 64 vs GeForce GTX 1070
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 64 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 starts at $43,978 JPY against $140,442 JPY for the Radeon RX Vega 64. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~151% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1070 still sits about $43,599 JPY above its $379 JPY MSRP. The Radeon RX Vega 64 still sits about $139,943 JPY above its $499 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 draws just 150W versus 295W for the Radeon RX Vega 64, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 or Radeon RX Vega 64?
Choose the Radeon RX Vega 64 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 better than the GeForce GTX 1070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 or the Radeon RX Vega 64?
Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 worth the extra $96,464 JPY over the GeForce GTX 1070?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 1,920 | 4,096✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz✓ | 1,247 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz✓ | 1,546 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 2048-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps✓ | 1.89 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 483.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 295 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jun 2016 | Aug 2017 |